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Author: Paul Gruba
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-04-08
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 113751437X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdvocating an argument-based approach, Blended Language Program Evaluation presents a framework for planning, conducting, and appraising evaluation of blended language learning across three institutional levels, and demonstrates its utility and application in four case studies carried out in diverse international contexts.
Author: Daria Mizza
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 1108368905
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlended language courses, which combine face-to-face and online instruction, are becoming increasingly popular due to the need for more flexible yet effective learning opportunities. This book recognizes the associated opportunities and challenges for teachers, and provides the rationale, strategies and tools to design blended learning courses or to guide the transition from fully face-to-face or fully online courses to blended instruction. The authors propose a framework based on four phases, Design, Build, Teach and Evaluate, which facilitates a systematic approach to course development. The volume simplifies the connection between theory and practice, by including examples that readers can relate to and immediately implement as they build or teach a course. Including case studies of successful implementations, and effective instructional strategies and techniques, this book is accessible even for teachers without previous experience in course design, whilst also acting as a reference for more experienced language educators.
Author: Paul Gruba
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2024-10-28
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783031689253
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book aims to advance language program evaluation and practice, building on the author's previous work in Blended Language Program Evaluation (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). The book is based in theory, yet incorporates case study examples throughout each chapter. The conceptual framework is grounded in complexity and evaluative thinking, and incorporates a three-tiered approach on themes ranging from 'hybrid learning' through to 'leadership' and 'sustainability'. The style of the work seeks to engage stakeholders through its focus on utility and program improvement, and result in pragmatic, evidence-based results that foster quality teaching, learning, and administration. Despite being situated in a multibillion dollar global industry, few language professionals evaluate their language programs and foster improvement. This book is addressed to current language professionals and researchers, and aims to fill this gap in current knowledge and practice.
Author: Hope Anderson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-03-15
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 1351333526
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlended Basic Language Courses: Design, Pedagogy, and Implementation examines lower-division blended courses in fifty-two second language programs at U.S. colleges and universities. Drawing upon a large-scale original study of language faculty, instructors, program directors, and students who have experience with blended classes of thirteen languages other than English, this volume provides new information about the breadth of blended course designs and implementation strategies in use in basic language programs. The mixed-methods study, conducted with surveys and interviews, recommends ways that institutions, departments, and instructors can make the most of digital pedagogy to support student learning, both in officially blended courses and at all levels of technological integration, from fully face-to-face to fully online.
Author: Brian K. Lynch
Publisher: Ernst Klett Sprachen GmbH
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9783125332140
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombines qualitative and quantitative approaches to second language program evaluation.
Author: Cynthia Nicholas Palikat
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-11-23
Total Pages: 121
ISBN-13: 1000534308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on the investigation of the sustainability of technology integration in the context of language programs and is based on an 18-month longitudinal study of a blended EAP (English for Academic Purposes) language program situated within a university pathways course. The integration of technology into language teaching and learning in academic English programs often demands substantial investment in professional development, curriculum change, and technological resources. Given the intense effort required, sustainability of such efforts has gained importance, focus, and urgency. Situated in the context of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, this book frames, and investigates, the sustainability of technology integration through a series of case studies of specific technologies: tablet devices, a Learning Management System, and an interactive presentation app. The authors explore sustainable integration of technology; the use of argument-based approaches as a basis for research design; and participant ethnography as a form of data collection. The book concludes by looking at the implications of the research and proposes that change management concepts be applied to better introduce, implement, and most importantly, sustain change involving educational technology integration. The content will be of interest to scholars in TESOL and applied linguistics as well as professional language educators who will benefit from insights into sustaining technology integration in their programs.
Author: Brian K. Lynch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 0521481910
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombines qualitative and quantitative approaches to second language program evaluation.
Author: Carmen King RamÃrez
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 1647121051
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"US World Languages (WL) departments have been rapidly growing their online language programs. Coupled with the widespread implementation of virtual teaching in response to COVID-19, there has been a tremendous increase in online teaching and learning of languages. Even with many resources and preparation time, there are few resources assessment tools that evaluate the quality of online content and instruction. This book will fill the gap. King Ramirez, Lafford, and Wermers provide critical pedagogical approach to CALL teacher education (CTE) training and assessment of online language instructors by combining best practices with assessment tools to provide support and guidance to WL teachers and administrators to help build successful and strong online programs. They walk readers through the process, taking a holistic approach to address all facets of learning and environment, including equitable and fair trainings. The authors provide extensive rubrics and tools to help improve WL teaching online and explain important considerations in adapting them to each program's needs. In addition, there will be free worksheets on the press website (press.georgetown.edu) to further lead readers to success"--
Author: John McE. Davis
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1626165777
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide, designed to help language educators meet the needs of program evaluation and assessment often requested by their institutions, provides step-by-step advice to help educators conduct evaluation and assessment and to show how it can lead to meaningful programmatic change and provide useful data on which to base curricular decisions.
Author: Paul Gruba
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published:
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 3031689267
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